The Niger State House of Assembly has called for the establishment of more military bases in vulnerable communities across the state following a deadly encounter between troops of the Nigerian Army and more than 100 suspected bandits along the Zungeru-Tegina road.The Assembly commended the military for repelling the at…

…Imo in 2027 would be "organic votes" won through the APC's record alone. "Vote APC for House of Assembly. Vote APC for the Governor. Vote APC for House of Reps. Vote APC for Senate. Crown it with APC in the Presidency. We have no other party," he said.See

By Precious Enaike The Chairman of the forum of former members of Enugu State House of Assembly, Dr. Josef Onoh, announced Monday that they have placed a bounty of N5m on terrorists threatening mass killings in Enugu State after watching a viral video containing treasonable, cowardly and bloodthirsty threats of invasio…

…alongside other members of the Directorate. The Majority Leader of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Munirat Tanimu, also joined the team.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources Speaking during the exercise, Edu highlighted the Federal Government’s healthcare interventions, partic…

The Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Daisi Elemide, has summoned the State Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, and his team to appear before the House on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, following the concerns and anxiety trailing the repeated gas leak in the Ijebu axis of the state As part of the House res…

…collections established."NANS also called on Governor Ademola Adeleke, the Osun State House of Assembly and relevant oversight authorities to intervene.It warned that failure to address its demands within the seven-day ultimatum could lead to peaceful picketing, while urging students to preserve receipts, payment deman…

The Kano State House of Assembly has suspended Yusuf Bello Aliyu, member representing Nasarawa Local Government Area, for three months over alleged insulting remarks against Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. At its plenary on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the assembly directed the lawmaker to stay away from all legislative act…

The deceased, who had recently resumed her primary assignment at the state House of Assembly, was on her way home after the day’s work with another corps member, who also recently resumed service at the Assembly, when the incident occurred. The two corps members were reportedly riding on the same motorcycle when an art…

…Seyi Makinde on Monday, October 12, 2026Ogunwuyi, a former lawmaker in both the state House of Assembly and House of Representatives, is among several Makinde aides who have quit in recent monthsIn his resignation letter, Ogunwuyi cited his pride in the administration's achievements and pledged continued loyalty to Oyo…

…the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he wrote. Ogunwuyi, a former member of the Oyo State House of Assembly and the House of Representatives, has occupied a prominent position in Makinde’s administration as Chief of Staff. His departure came amid a series of resignations by political appointees in recent weeks, raising qu…

…the date of the letter. The Chief of Staff, who was a former member of the Oyo State House of Assembly and House of Representatives, is one of the numerous aides of Makinde who have resigned from the government in the last two months. Ogunwuyi said, “I respectfully write to resign my appointment as Chief of Staff to th…

…Ado Ekiti, the state capital, on Saturday, at a programme organised by the Ekiti State House of Assembly to mark the state’s 30th anniversary. Adebayo, however, challenged the state to move forward to building an economy that would give every citizen a genuine opportunity to prosper. He said, “The next chapter of Ekiti…

…Party (PDP) candidate for Ukum I (Ngenev) State Constituency in the Benue State House of Assembly, Livinus Tyodoo, described the invasion as “one attack too many.” In a statement he personally signed, Tyodoo said he received disturbing reports of the deadly attacks on the communities on Friday night and in the early ho…

…August after he lost the party’s governorship primary to the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, and failed to secure the APC senatorial ticket. The senator subsequently obtained the PDP ticket through a substitution process, setting up a contest with AbdulRazaq, whose political differe…

…the scene alongside the member representing Ogbaru One Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Noble Igwe. Scene of building collapse. Photo: Ikenna Obianeri The commissioner blamed the collapse on the use of substandard materials and said the authorities had previously issued a stop-work notice on the bui…

…Earlier in August, the lawmaker representing Rano Constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Muhammad, raised concern over the situation, claiming that at least 50 children had d!ed in his constituency. Residents, however, said the actual figure could be higher because some deaths occurred at home and we…

…Redemption Party, PRP, presidential candidate, Donald Duke; and former Delta State House of Assembly Speaker, Victor Ochei. 2027: INEC confirms review of Supreme Court judgment affecting Chinda, Omo-Agege, others

…(Academic) at Tansian University and was also a former member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, where he represented Aguata 1 Constituency. His sudden d+ath came amid a period of leadership challenges at the university, with his tenure ending almost as soon as it began.

…sectors. According to him, GIPI, established in 2008 by an Act of the Ogun State House of Assembly under the administration of former Governor Gbenga Daniel, has enormous potential but has been constrained by inadequate funding, limited accreditation and poor staff welfare. He said, “It is unacceptable that an institut…

…public opposition to the APC governorship, Senatorial, House of Representatives and House of Assembly candidates in Benue South Senatorial district, Zone C of Benue state: A conduct prejudicial to the interest of the APC at large.” The group asked the NWC to constitute an investigative committee and invite Agada to app…

…the collapse of the reinforced concrete cantilever entrance canopy at the ongoing State House of Assembly Complex. The Deputy Governor, Manassah Jatau, made the commitment while receiving the COREN investigation report on behalf of the state government. The report recommended the continuation of construction work under…

…positions in public office, noting that he served as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly from 1999 to 2007, governor of Rivers State from 2007 to 2015, and Minister of Transportation from 2015 to 2023. He questioned why Amaechi, despite his years in public office and his personal resources, could not obtain f…

…the development legacy of his predecessor, who served as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, governor and Minister of Transportation. 5. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has assured Nigerians that it is taking practical steps to ensure that the 2027 general elections are free, fair, inclu…

…regained her freedom after 10 days in captivity. Her abduction prompted the Lagos State House of Assembly to call for improved security along major routes used by corps members. In February 2023, 15 corps members abducted in Anambra State were rescued by the police, while a corps member was killed during a gun battle b…

…recordThe minister singled out Amaechi's combined tenure as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Governor of Rivers State, and Minister, each lasting eight years, to make his case.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"Someone was Speaker of the House of Assembly for…